IndiaAI Mission

Government·India·3 programs

India's national AI mission, run as an independent business division under MeitY. Its compute pillar puts empanelled GPU capacity on a government portal at subsidised hourly rates for Indian researchers, students, startups and MSMEs building AI tools, technologies and foundation models.

What IndiaAI Mission funds

IndiaAI Compute Portal - StudentsCloud & AI credits

IndiaAI Mission

Subsidised GPU hours for students with AI/ML projects and an aligned academic profile, with no company or revenue requirement.

Non-dilutiveAlways openIndia only

IndiaAI Compute Portal - Startups and MSMEsCloud & AI credits

IndiaAI Mission

Subsidised GPU hours from 14 empanelled cloud providers for DPIIT-recognised startups and MSMEs with AI/ML experience and revenue or funding traction.

Non-dilutiveAlways openCompany requiredIndia only

IndiaAI Compute Portal - Early Stage StartupsCloud & AI credits

IndiaAI Mission

Subsidised GPU hours for early stage startups that lack DPIIT recognition or revenue traction, gated on four years of AI/ML experience plus a letter from the IndiaAI CEO or a Joint Secretary rank officer.

Non-dilutiveAlways openReferral neededIndia only

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